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December 2018

Third generation missionaries church planting in Panama

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New Hope in San Félix continues to grow by the week. One girl got saved after youth group recently and
another 10 children received Christ at church two weeks ago! (pic 1) Ethan personally dealt with the four boys.
Please pray for their spiritual growth, their home situations, and for our team as we attempt to disciple them.

1 Panama celebrates independence from Spain, independence

from Colombia, and Flag Day all in November. The culture and
history of Panama are beautifully expressed through their
parades, folk dances, and music. We enjoyed a local parade with
friends (pic 2) and passed out tracts to the crowd (pic 3).
2
Between all the rain and national holidays, a topographer
finally came to the ministry land and we now have the
topographical plans in hand. We also have held planning sessions
3 with our coworkers to put to paper the runway, hangar, and camp
layout (pic 4). Pray that God would provide the finances to begin
development of the land after the first of the year when dry
season arrives. Pray also for wisdom and patience as we proceed.
4

Noah and Sofia have accepted Christ

Thank you to those that
as Savior! They both had been asking many
blessed us for Christmas by
questions for months. One night Noah
sending gifts to our children
announced he was ready and Beth led him to
o r fi n a n c i a l g i f t s . We
the Lord. Several weeks later after Sunday
appreciate your generosity
School, Sofia counseled with Ethan and got
and thoughtfulness!
saved as well. Praise the Lord!
Let this encourage you to get your kids to
Sunday School. What they learn is important! Our intern, Josh McKenzie,
Thank you SS teachers for your faithfulness! left in mid-November. We are
thankful for his help in the various
Beth had her birthday on 11/5, ministries he was involved in
Julia turned 2 years old on 11/23, & during his time here.
Noah turns 9 years old on 12/19.

“I’ve been praying for years for this church to
grow. I’m thankful God has allowed me to see that
happen. This gives me more faith to keep praying
for the work God is doing here.”
-Ricardo from Santa Cruz
Sadly, Bro. Ricardo passed away just one week
after giving this testimony. His life radiated Christ
and the gospel was clearly presented at his funeral.
Please pray for his widow, Erika, and his young
daughter, Nataly.

Support Address : All Points Baptist Mission PO Box 977 New Philadelphia, OH 44663 | “Ethan Shields” in memo